The press conference was addressed by Ogun commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya. Speaking at the press conference, Onasanya urged that the residents to be vigilant and careful of their environment as Ogun state is one of the major flood prone areas in Nigeria, according to classification made available by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). The Commissioner said the flood alert was part of the Ministry 's adaptation and mitigation strategies to enlighten the citizens of the State of the vulnerability of various settlements and communities around the State. He said the Ministry yearly, must issue flood alert to residents towards raising their consciousness about flood and its adverse impacts on the environment and socio-economic life of the people.